When the CD format was first announced decades ago, one of the features highlighted was its durability. CDs were advertised to fare better than vinyl or cassette. In a way it is true: CDs and DVDs do have certain advantages over older media, especially in terms of durability. But even though this media has its advantages, it also has its own durability issues. First and … [Read more...] about Effective way to repair scratched CD’s or DVD’s
How to recover data from a broken flash drive
Flash drives are great for transferring data, but they're notorious for breaking (or even getting lost). Ideally, you always have a back-up of your file in your PC or laptop—so if your USB snaps in the middle, you won't completely freak out. But what if you don't have a back-up, and you need to recover data from a broken flash drive? Take a deep breath and read this … [Read more...] about How to recover data from a broken flash drive
Parallel parking tips
One of the most challenging skills to develop, especially for new drivers is learning how to parallel park. Proper parking is a necessary skill for all drivers and parking in general is easy to learn. But in the city or in areas where space is a premium, parking spaces are not very spacious. Usually areas with cramped spaces will only have provisions for parallel parking and if … [Read more...] about Parallel parking tips
Tips on calming yourself while driving
Driving can be quite a stressful activity. Navigating through traffic, especially one that barely moves, defensively driving because of reckless drivers on the road and just being stuck in one position while driving long haul, are enough causes to reduce any person into a tense ball of frustration and stress. But there is a solution. You can actually do some things while … [Read more...] about Tips on calming yourself while driving
Tips on push starting a car
Sometimes it happens – you get into your car, turn on the ignition and nothing happens! Your car just won't start. You can use your jumper cables to try and put jumpstart your car. But what if you didn't bring your jumper cables? Or worse, it won't start even when you tried to jumpstart it? The only quick fix solution is to roll start your car. Here's how to do it. … [Read more...] about Tips on push starting a car